Here is the answer to all your meter issues....forever.Play the game in safemode with networking.The only downfall is you will not have any audio....so no skype and no game sounds ect.When you turn your computer or laptop on...press or rapidly tap the f8 button...a screen will pop up.Choose safemode with networking.Any browser ...doesnt matter.Your meter will be smoother than a babies behind...MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE.....Peace